Gold Standard Analytics

LaboratoryHouston, TX, United States

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8.0/ 1024 of 30 pts

PAL Testing Evidence Score

Ranked on the United States page. Based on what the company publishes; not an audit.

Facility transparency

5/6

Analytical scope

9/9

Quality & reporting

5/10

Ordering transparency

5/5

Overview

The site describes Gold Standard Analytics as a Houston, Texas laboratory offering HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, GC-MS, endotoxin and sterility testing for peptides, SARMs, kratom, supplements, cosmetics, hydrocarbons, pesticides, and water/food/beverage samples. The site states samples are filmed from receipt through handling, with footage, photographs and instrument files published alongside results, and certificates are verifiable by accession number. Peptide services include identity by LC-MS/MS, purity by HPLC-UV, net content, endotoxin, sterility, heavy metals and other add-ons, with published per-test pricing and typical turnaround of 5–7 business days. The site states it does not currently hold ISO/IEC 17025 or TCEQ NELAP accreditation, describing its procedures as modelled on ISO/IEC 17025 without accreditation. Details are summarised from the company's own website and have not been independently audited.

Key facts

Business type	LaboratoryPerforms the analyses in its own laboratory.
Website	goldstandardanalytics.com
Public contact	team@goldstandardanalytics.com · Contact page
Legal entity	Gold Standard Analytics LLC source
Sample submission / quote	Online order source
Accreditation	States it does not currently hold ISO/IEC 17025 or TCEQ NELAP accreditation or DEA registration (not counted: no accreditor/certificate, or not yet granted) source Procedures modelled on ISO/IEC 17025; not accredited (not counted: no accreditor/certificate, or not yet granted) source BBB Accredited Business badge, ID 0915-90077528 (not counted: no accreditor/certificate, or not yet granted) source
Pricing	SARMs testing from $99 source Kratom testing from $119 source
Turnaround	Peptide testing typically 5–7 business days source Cosmetics testing 5–7 business days, with USP <51> taking 28 days source
Report verification	Public lookup available source
Sample report	Published source
Partner laboratories	Site states approved partner labs may run some tests, with hand-off recorded and named on certificate source

Confirmed locations

Testing facility 5151 Mitchelldale St A10 STE B, Houston, TX, United States source

Testing services

Service	Method (as published)	Source
Purity (HPLC/UPLC)Peptide purity	RP-HPLC-UV 214 nm	source
IdentityPeptide identity	LC-MS/MS, ESI+, accurate mass and charge-state envelope	source
Quantity / net contentNet peptide content	HPLC-UV quantitation vs certified reference standard	source
EndotoxinEndotoxin	USP <85> kinetic chromogenic LAL	source
Sterility (culture-based)Sterility	USP <71> membrane filtration, 14 days	source
Heavy metalsHeavy metals	ICP-MS, USP <232>/<233>	source
Microbial limitsMicrobial limits	USP <61>/<62> plate count	source
Other analysesCounter-ion analysis	LC-MS/MS	source

Evaluation criteria

PAL Testing Evidence Score v1. How it works. – means not found in public sources as of 2026-09-30; it is not a finding that the facility lacks it.

Facility transparency 5/6

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Street address published 2 ptsDocumented. A street address (not a PO box, registered agent or mailing address) is published on the company's own site.
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Address identified as the testing facility or sample intake 2 ptsDocumented. The site ties an address to the laboratory or to where samples are received.
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Legal entity named 1 ptDocumented. The operating company's legal name is published.
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Named scientific staff 1 ptNot found in public sources. At least one scientist or lab lead is named.

Analytical scope 9/9

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Purity testing (HPLC/UPLC) 2 ptsDocumented. Chromatographic purity testing is offered.
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Identity testing (method named) 2 ptsDocumented. Identity confirmation is offered and the method is named (e.g. LC-MS, MALDI-TOF). Mass spectrometry counts.
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Quantity / net content 2 ptsDocumented. Quantitation of the amount in the vial is offered.
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Endotoxin 1 ptDocumented. Bacterial endotoxin testing is offered.
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Culture-based sterility (e.g. USP <71>) 1 ptDocumented. Compendial or culture-based sterility testing. PCR or rapid screens are listed but do not earn this point.
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Heavy metals / elemental 1 ptDocumented. Heavy-metal or elemental analysis is offered.

Quality & reporting 5/10

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Method detail documented 2 ptsDocumented. The site documents how analyses are run (instrument, column, detector, reference standards or validation), not just a technique name.
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Accreditation stated with accreditor or certificate number 2 ptsNot found in public sources. An accreditation such as ISO/IEC 17025 is stated with the accrediting body or certificate number. 'Pending', 'aligned' or 'compliant' statements do not count.
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Accreditation found in the accreditor's public directory 3 ptsNot found in public sources. PAL found the accreditation in the accrediting body's public directory, or a verified owner submitted it and PAL confirmed it there.
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Public report verification lookup 2 ptsDocumented. Anyone can check a report's authenticity by ID or QR code.
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Sample report published 1 ptDocumented. An example report or COA can be viewed.

Ordering transparency 5/5

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Concrete pricing published 2 ptsDocumented. At least one concrete price is published.
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Turnaround time published 1 ptDocumented. A concrete turnaround time is published.
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Online ordering, submission or quote link 2 ptsDocumented. An online order, sample submission form or quote request is available.

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Sources

Last reviewed 2026-09-30. All facts above were taken from these pages on the company’s website.

Peptide Ad Lab has not tested samples at or audited this facility. Information is summarised from public sources and may change. Businesses can claim this profile to request corrections.